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Spain vs Italy: registering a company
Spain has the lowest available corporate tax rate here: 15% for companies that qualify. All of them can be registered remotely.
From our country pages, last updated May 02, 2026. Prices in USD for the base registration.
| Country | Price from | Registration time | Corporate tax from | VAT / GST | Territorial tax | Remote setup | Foreign ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | Quote | - | 15% | 21% | No | Yes | Yes |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Quote | - | 24% | 22% | No | Yes | Yes |
Corporate tax is the lowest rate available through special regimes; standard rates can be higher. Not tax advice. Each country page has the detail.
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Which has lower corporate tax, Spain or Italy?
Which has lower corporate tax, Spain or Italy?
Spain has the lowest available corporate tax rate here: 15% for companies that qualify. These are the lowest rates available through special regimes such as free zones or exemptions for foreign income; standard rates can be higher, so check what applies to your company with a tax advisor.
Can I register a company in Spain or Italy remotely?
Can I register a company in Spain or Italy remotely?
All of them can be registered remotely.
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